–Tom ReisenweberOutlook: Lakeview put together one of its best seasons in program history last fall with a District 10 Class A championship and an appearance in the PIAA playoffs. It’ll be tough for the Sailors to repeat that success as they were gutted by graduation. Zach Bigley, Conner Stankovich, Blake Reddick, Brandon Rice, Zach Van Dusen, Matt Sterling, Kyle Canon, Larry Yoder, Doug Hawks, Stan Mellott and Sam Breese are all gone after being key players as seniors. Breese was named to the all-district team as an offensive lineman and was voted to the all-region first team as an offensive and defensive lineman. He finished with 104 tackles, including 12 sacks as a senior. Reddick was a record-breaking running back that left his mark in the District 10 history books. He was named all-district as a running back and was voted first-team all-region at running back and defensive back. Reddick ran for a D-10 record 2,974 yards and 33 touchdowns on 263 carries. He also hauled in seven interceptions. Van Dusen was voted to the all-region first team as a wide receiver and kicker and to the second team as a punter. He caught 13 catches for 447 yards and four touchdowns and he grabbed five interceptions. Sterling was voted to the all-region first team at defensive line, while Rice was a second-team linebacker and Bigley was a second-team defensive back. Bigley is also a big loss at quarterback after throwing for 683 yards and six touchdowns and he rushed for 391 yards and eight touchdowns. Lakeview will need big contributions from returning players Marquis Spence, Hunter Armstrong, George Hooker, Austin Rice, Jarrett Troy, Zac Shoup, Marcus Bowser and Clayton Miller. Spence ran for 728 yards and 16 touchdowns on 115 carries and was voted to the all-region first team at all-purpose and linebacker. Spence also led the Sailors with 122 tackles, while Rice was third on the team with 95 tackles, including three sacks. Armstrong, Hooker, Shoup, Bowser and Troy are back on the offensive and defensive lines, while Miller could step in as the new starting quarterback and leader in the secondary. Lakeview could also receive contributions from new players Jake Doddo, Landon Yoder, Colson Atwell, Braden Yeager and Wyatt Armstrong. Lakeview has to replace almost all of its offensive production from last year with the exception of Spence and Rice. The Sailors also need to fill in gaps on the line and have someone step up as a leader. Lakeview is in a brutal region to try and rebuild quickly. Region 1 is loaded with southern powerhouses and it was bolstered by several teams coming down from Class AA. The Sailors open the season at home against Youngsville before running a gauntlet of West Middlesex, Mercer, Farrell, Reynolds and Sharpsville. Lakeview has some work to do in camp to find new leaders and top players. If the Sailors can reload quickly, they could make the playoff race in Region 1 even more interesting.

]]>http://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2014/07/20/summer-huddle-lakeview-5/feed/0Check out Our Call predictions for District 10 football gameshttp://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2013/11/22/check-out-our-call-predictions-for-district-10-football-games/
http://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2013/11/22/check-out-our-call-predictions-for-district-10-football-games/#commentsFri, 22 Nov 2013 16:09:31 +0000http://www.goerieblogs.com/sports/varsity/?p=47949Two District 10 football championship games will be played tonight, so it’s time for the Our Call predictions. Here are beat reporter Tom Reisenweber’s predicted outcomes for tonight’s games:

]]>http://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2013/11/22/check-out-our-call-predictions-for-district-10-football-games/feed/0Summer Huddle – Lakeviewhttp://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2013/07/15/summer-huddle-lakeview-4/
http://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2013/07/15/summer-huddle-lakeview-4/#commentsMon, 15 Jul 2013 06:05:53 +0000http://www.goerieblogs.com/sports/varsity/?p=43884Lakeview Sailors Coach: Dan York (14th season, 63-69)2012 overall record: 7-52012 region record: 3-3 (tied for third)2012 playoff results: Defeated Eisenhower 36-6 in the District 10 Class A quarterfinals before losing to Sharpsville 41-34 in the semifinals.Top players lost: Dylan Taylor, Nate Kokoski, Andrew Parimuha, Brandon PerschTop returning players: Blake Reddick, Sam Breese, Zach Van Dusen, Zack Bigley, Brandon Rice, Stan MellottAssistant coaches: Mike Grimm, Dave Skinner, Hans Koller, Ritt Smith, Bill Heber, Todd Amsler, Joel McAfooseOutlook: Lakeview rolled through the first round of the District 10 Class A playoffs before losing a heartbreaker to eventual District 10 champion Sharpsville. The Sailors have several big-time recruits back this year and they could be a force in Region 1. Lakeview will have to replace Andrew Parimuha, Dylan Taylor, Brandon Persch and Nate Kokoski, who were lost to graduation. Kokoski was Lakeview’s third-leading rusher with 378 yards and 10 touchdowns on 89 carries and caught two passes for 24 yards. Parimuha was Lakeview’s second-leading receiver with four catches for 61 yards and one touchdown. Kokoski recorded 93 tackles last season, which was second for Lakeview, while Parimuha had 60 tackles and two interceptions. Persch led the Sailors with six sacks and had 68 total tackles. With a little offensive production and some big-time defensive players gone, Lakeview will need to fill in some holes quickly. The Sailors have plenty of experience to rely on in Blake Reddick, Sam Breese, Zach Van Dusen, Zack Bigley, Brandon Rice and Stan Mellott. Breese was named to the all-district team last year on the offensive line and the all-region first team at offensive and defensive line. Breese is back to anchor the line along with Mellott. Reddick was one of the biggest benefactors of the solid line last year, rushing for 2,091 yards and 17 touchdowns on 283 carries. He was voted to the all-region first team as one of the most explosive running backs in D-10, while Van Dusen was a first-team defensive back and a second-team wide receiver. Van Dusen caught 16 passes for 300 yards and five touchdowns as a junior. Bigley contributed with 523 yards and six touchdowns on 46 carries last year, while throwing for 442 yards and seven touchdowns. Breese also led the defense with 101 tackles and had 5 1/2 sacks, while Rice had 75 tackles and three sacks and Marquis Spence collected 72 tackles with two sacks. Lakeview could also receive big contributions from new players George Hooker, Austin Rice and Jarrett Troy. The Sailors will open the season at Union City before jumping right into Region 1 play with a home game against Conneaut. The Sailors’ second could come down to the second half. Lakeview gets big region games against Farrell, Sharpsville and West Middlesex with an interesting game against Cochranton. If Lakeview survives the second half, the Sailors could not only be in contention for the Region 1 title but District 10 as well.

]]>http://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2013/07/15/summer-huddle-lakeview-4/feed/0Lakeview football schedulehttp://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2013/04/29/lakeview-football-schedule/
http://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2013/04/29/lakeview-football-schedule/#commentsMon, 29 Apr 2013 14:40:16 +0000http://www.goerieblogs.com/sports/varsity/?p=42083Here is a look at the Greenville football schedule this fall. We will publish schedules as we receive them from schools.

All times p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Lakeview Sailors

Date

Scrimmages

Time

Aug. 16

TBA

Aug. 23

TBA

Date

Regular season

Time

Aug. 30

at Union City

7

Sept. 6

Conneaut*

7

Sept. 13

Franklin

7

Sept. 20

at Mercer*

7

Sept. 28

at Kennedy Catholic*

noon

Oct. 4

at Farrell*

7

Oct. 11

Cochranton

7

Oct. 18

Sharpsville*

7

Oct. 25

at West Middlesex*

7

Nov. 1

Iroquois

7

*Region 1 games

–Tom Reisenweber

]]>http://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2013/04/29/lakeview-football-schedule/feed/0Summer Huddle – Lakeviewhttp://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2012/07/17/summer-huddle-lakeview-3/
http://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2012/07/17/summer-huddle-lakeview-3/#commentsTue, 17 Jul 2012 05:00:12 +0000http://www.goerieblogs.com/sports/varsity/?p=31257Lakeview Sailors Coach (season, record): Dan York (12th season, 56-64)2011 overall record: 4-52011 region record (place): 2-5 (sixth)2011 playoff results: Did not qualify for the District 10 Class A playoffs.Top players lost: Alex Zappia, Brad FergusonTop returning players: Sam Breese, Blake Reddick, Zach Van Dusen, Zach Bigley, Nate KokoskiAssistant coaches: Mike Grimm, Dave Skinner, Hans Koller, Todd Amsler, Joel McAfoose, Ritt Smith, Bill Heber, Joe KatavichOutlook: Lakeview could sneak up on a few teams in Region 1 this season. Sharpsville, West Middlesex and Conneaut seem to be the prohibitive favorites, but Lakeview has nearly everyone back from last year. The two biggest losses for the Sailors are Alex Zappia and Brad Ferguson. Zappia ran for 97 yards but was more known for his defense. As a defensive back, Zappia was Lakeview’s second-leading tackler with 58 and had one interception with two fumble recoveries. Ferguson was voted to the all-region second team as an offensive lineman and leaves a big hole to fill on the line. The Sailors have other players to replace but for the most part are in tact from last year’s four-win team.

Lakeview has plenty to get excited about this year. Sam Breese, one of the top linemen in Mercer County is back this fall after being named to the all-region first team at offensive and defensive line as a sophomore. Breese led the Sailors with 62 tackles, including five sacks, last year. Another boost on the line could be from Dylan Taylor. He had an outstanding sophomore season where he racked up eight sacks. Taylor missed the 2011 season with an injury but is back this fall for his senior year. In the backfield, second-team running back Blake Reddick returns after rushing for 1,353 yards and 10 touchdowns on 218 carries. Nate Kokoski ran for 308 yards and four touchdowns, while Zach Van Dusen had 182 yards and two touchdowns. Van Dusen is a returning second-team defensive back and led the Sailors in receiving with 10 catches for 154 yards and three touchdowns. Zach Bigley is back under center for his senior year. He threw for 230 yards and five touchdowns last fall.

Lakeview will start the season with a winnable game at home against Union City before hitting the road for two Class AAA games at Conneaut and Franklin. Things get very interesting in October when the Sailors play Farrell, Sharpsville and West Middlesex. Lakeview is a contender for a playoff spot and its Oct. 5 game against Farrell could decide if the Sailors are headed to the postseason.

Despite all of the research, it’s inevitable that talented players on some teams will not catch our attention. Then, on opening night – bam! – a few players burst onto the scene with huge performances. It happened Friday. Here are a few players who slipped under our radar that we’ll be watching now:

DeShawn Coleman, Hickory: The 6-foot 1-inch, 175-pound junior ran for more than 150 yards in the first quarter alone against West Middlesex. He finished with 295 yards on 18 carries, including TD runs of 80 and 55 yards.

Corey Henry, Strong Vincent: In the preseason, we talked about Vincent quarterback Denzel Jones and running back Michael Neavins, but Henry’s emergence could make the Colonels a force. The hulking 6-foot 2-inch, 217-pound fullback gives Vincent an inside power game. He rushed 15 times for 115 yards Friday in a 42-28 victory over General McLane. Jones also looked sensational.

Nathan McLaurin, Cathedral Prep: With a top-notch quarterback like Damion Terry, all Prep needs to do is get the line to protect him and find some sure-handed receivers. The Ramblers found at least one premier receiver in McLaurin, a 5-foot 9-inch 153-pound senior. He had nine receptions for 122 yards, including TD catches of 36 and 7 yards, in a 25-20 loss to McDowell. McLaurin gives Prep three deep threats, along with Kimani Smith and Delton Williams.

Khyre Drayer, McDowell: Yes, Greg Garmon is an all-state running back who garnered much of our attention in the preseason. But Drayer is a nice change-of-pace runner who piled up 130 yards on 14 carries against Prep. The junior scored on runs of 6 and 71 yards. At 5 feet 10 inches and 225 pounds, Drayer is a nightmare to tackle if he has a head of steam.

Fred Epps, Meadville: Artrel Foster and Terence Goodrum entered the season as the Bulldogs’ two vaunted speed backs. Epps, however, gives the team an effective change-up inside. He rushed 22 times for 187 yards in the Bulldogs’ 33-14 win over Fairview.

]]>http://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2011/09/03/new-names-emerge-as-impact-players-in-d-10-football/feed/0Summer Huddle: Lakeviewhttp://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2011/07/19/summer-huddle-lakeview-2/
http://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2011/07/19/summer-huddle-lakeview-2/#commentsTue, 19 Jul 2011 04:05:33 +0000http://www.goerieblogs.com/sports/varsity/?p=18233Lakeview Sailors Coach (season, record): Dan York (11th season, 52-59)2010 overall record: 8-42010 region record (place): 5-3 (tied for third)2010 playoff results: Lost 34-7 to Farrell in the District 10 Class A playoffs.Top players lost: Jake Novak, Lucas Reddick, Alex Patterson, Bill Knapp, Jake Plotner, Michael LatshawTop returning players: Dylan Taylor, Brad Ferguson, Cory Glover, Alex ZappiaAssistant coaches: Mike Grimm, Dave Skinner, Ritt Smith, Hans Kollar, Todd Amsler, Joel McAfooseOutlook: Lakeview put together a solid 2010 season, including a playoff win, but the Sailors will need to reload quickly in order to get back to the postseason. Lakeview lost nine starters on both sides of the ball, including standouts Jake Novak, Lucas Reddick and Alex Patterson. Patterson led the Sailors with 1,407 yards on 198 carries, including nine touchdowns, while Novak carried the ball 176 times for 1,009 yards and 17 touchdowns. Reddick ran for 279 yards and four touchdowns and he threw for 424 yards and three TDs.
Lakeview will need to retool the offensive and defensive lines as well. All-region linemen Bill Knapp, Jake Plotner and Michael Latshaw graduated, leaving big holes to fill for coach Dan York. The Sailors return Dylan Taylor, Brad Ferguson, Cory Glover and Alex Zappia, but they will also need a strong push from underclassmen to compete in a tough region.
Lakeview starts the season with a deceptive schedule. The Sailors host Union City, which could be a surprise team, and powerhouse Mercer. Lakeview appears to get a break with Conneaut Valley, Linesville and West Middlesex, but all three teams could take out the young Sailors. The good news for Lakeview is Sharpsville and Farrell area spread out, but the Sailors might need to beat one or both of those perennial powers to get into to the playoffs.

]]>http://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2011/07/19/summer-huddle-lakeview-2/feed/0The Summer Huddle – Region 1 previewhttp://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2009/07/05/the-summer-huddle-region-1-preview/
http://blogs.goerie.com/varsity/2009/07/05/the-summer-huddle-region-1-preview/#commentsSun, 05 Jul 2009 07:17:11 +0000http://www.goerieblogs.com/sports/varsity/?p=1904Last year Linesville, Mercer and Farrell all finished with one loss in the region to be crowned co-champions. The key game among those teams was in Week 2 when Mercer knocked off Farrell 20-0. The Steelers were missing some impact players and the Mustangs took advantage with a huge win. Region 1 is one of two Class A regions, and was clearly the most talented. Three of the final four teams in the District 10 Class A playoffs were from Region 1, including both teams in the D-10 title game. Here are the final Region 1 standings from last season.

Coach: Dan York
2008 overall record: 4-62008 league record (place): 3-5 (fourth in Region 1)Playoff results: Did not make District 10 playoffsTop players lost: QB/DB Jordan Damko, OL/DL Cory King, OL/DL Garrett Lewis, WR/DB Adam Milliren, RB/LB Nicholas Parimuha, OL/DL Coty Prichard.Top underclassmen: RB/DB Kyle Scott, WR/CB Jeremy Westlake, RB/LB Jake Novak, WR/DB Chad Blair, OL/LB Tyler Lewis, OL/DL Logan Reagle.Key games: Sept. 18 at Linesville, Oct. 2 at Sharpsville, Oct. 23 at Farrell, Nov. 6 Mercer.Outlook: The 2009 season will be Dan York’s 10th as Lakeview’s head coach. York’s biggest concern will be who blocks in the Sailors’ trenches. Lakeview graduated three offensive linemen and two defensive linemen. None loomed larger than Cory King, a 6 foot 6 inch, 320-pounder who verbally committed to the University of Pittsburgh before the 2008 season began. Among the contenders to replace King is Tyler Lewis, who was a junior last year. … York does have the luxury of his top two rushers back. As a sophomore, Jake Novak led the 2008 Sailors with 625 yards and eight touchdowns. Kyle Scott topped Lakeview with nine rushing TDs and totaled 420 yards. Scott is a candidate to replace Jordan Damko at quarterback, but York wouldn’t pronounce him the leader going into next month’s training camp. … Whoever does take the snaps behind center should have a speedy target in the team’s passing game. The Sailors’ Chad Blair, who played wide receiver as a junior, went on to win the District 10 Class AA long jump title. Also expected back is Jeremy Westlake, who as a junior had one of Lakeview’s four touchdown receptions.